ARTS OF THE HIMALAYAS

A SUPERB DRAGON "SHU DEN" RUG, TIBET, 1920s

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ARTS OF THE HIMALAYAS

Imperial Asian Arts

This sale consists of works of arts from every aspect of life from Tibet and its spheres of influence. This fall we are excited to present a wide selection of artifacts ranging from Himalayan jewels and adornments, a large collection of rare Tibetan rugs, tribal and primitive arts, wooden and metal works of arts from the Himalayas, Chinese silk textiles and various Asian antiques and collectibles. This sale offers opportunities to all collectors and dealers of Asian arts. www.imperialasianarts.com

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2 SMALL SEALS, TIBET, 19th CENTURY: 2 SMALL SEALS, Tibet, 19th Century. Decorated with floral designs. The larger one measures 3cm and the smaller 1.6cm.

0001: 2 SMALL SEALS, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. $400-$500Lot Passed

A "GHAU" WITH TURQUOISE, TIBET, 19th CENTURY: An antique Tibetan silver "Ghau" amulet box decorated with silver filigree and turquoise cabochons. A Ghau is a traditional Tibetan amulet box or a portable shrine encasing any holy objects or

0002: A "GHAU" WITH TURQUOISE, TIBET, 19th CENTURYEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

A PAIR OF GILT WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVERS, TIBET, 1700s: A PAIR OF GILDED WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVERS, TIBET, 18th CENTURY or earlier. Gilt painted on wood in Sanskrit in Ranjana Script(Tib: Lentsa), and foliate designs on four sides with Dharma chakra motifs.

0003: A PAIR OF GILT WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVERS, TIBET, 1700sEst. $4,000-$5,000Lot Passed

A BRONZE STUPA, TIBET, 18th CENTURY: A Bronze Stupa, Kadampa style, Tibet, 18th Century. The domed base rising from a double-lotus frieze with beaded rim and supporting the stepped harmika. Surmounted by a tapered parasol, canopy and

0004: A BRONZE STUPA, TIBET, 18th CENTURYEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed

AN ANCIENT 8 STRIPED CHUNG DZI, PRE 10th CENTURY: AN ANCIENT CARNELIAN CHUNG DZI. Chung Dzi and Dzi beads were adorned by Tibetans and people of the Himalayan region for centuries as protective amulets. Their origins were unknown and were believed

0005: AN ANCIENT 8 STRIPED CHUNG DZI, PRE 10th CENTURYEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

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A LARGE THOKCHAG DEPICTING GARUDA, PRE 8th CENTURY: A large ancient Thokchag amulet depicting the Garuda, Tibet, 200BC-800AD. Thok Chag: Meteoric iron(Tibetan:“ཐོག་ལྕགས་”) or

0006: A LARGE THOKCHAG DEPICTING GARUDA, PRE 8th CENTURYEst. $600-$800

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A DORJE , TIBET, 1800s: A BRONZE DORJE, Tibet, 19th Century. Five pronged Dorje with rich patina.Dorje or Vajra in Sanskrit is a symbolic Buddhist ritual instrument. The name Dorje in Tibetan is synonymous to diamond or

0007: A DORJE , TIBET, 1800sEst. $800-$1,000Lot Passed

A PAIR OF CYMBALS, TIBET, 1800s: A PAIR BRONZE CYMBALS, Tibet, 19th Century, each hammered into a hat shaped form and three flaming jewel symbol carved on the exterior of the dome of the cymbal. One cymbal is repaired at the edge

0008: A PAIR OF CYMBALS, TIBET, 1800sEst. $1,000-$1,200Lot Passed

A SET OF SMALL "DRILBU" & "DORJE", TIBET, 20TH CENTURY: A SET OF SMALL "DRILBU" AND "DORJE", early 20th Century. The Drilbu is finely decorated with beaded ornaments and ancient Tibetan inscriptions. With rich patina. Drilbu--11.3cm, Vajra--10cm.

0009: A SET OF SMALL "DRILBU" & "DORJE", TIBET, 20TH CENTURYEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

A STRAND OF COPAL AMBER, 289 GRAMS: A STRAND OF COPAL AMBER, with a very desirable honey yellow color and total weight of 289 grams.

0010: A STRAND OF COPAL AMBER, 289 GRAMSEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

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A "GYABDEN" THRONE RUG, TIBET, EARLY 20th CENTURY: A "GYABDEN" THRONE RUG, South Tibet, Early 20th Century. Beautiful Tibetan Throne Rug with three dragons surrounding the wish fulfilling jewel. Royal blue colored dragons on deep maroon field. The

0011: A "GYABDEN" THRONE RUG, TIBET, EARLY 20th CENTURYEst. $800-$1,200

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A CUSHIONED THRONE RUG, TIBET, EARLY 20th CENTURY: A cushioned throne rug, "Gyabden", Tibet, Early 20th century. Decorated with floral designs on red ground. Filled with wool inside the rug to create a cushion, which is an unusual find for an early

0012: A CUSHIONED THRONE RUG, TIBET, EARLY 20th CENTURYEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

A "SHU DEN" SITTING RUG, TIBET, 1920s: A "Shu den", sitting or meditation rug, Tibet, 1920s. Decorated with a central medallion. Surrounded by an inner pearl and cauldron border and an outer border of floral band. 82.5cm x 77.5cm.

0013: A "SHU DEN" SITTING RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

A "SHU DEN" SITTING RUG, TIBET, 1920s: A "Shu den", sitting or meditation rug, Tibet, 1920s. Decorated with the traditional "Pema Chakdro" design in the center and surrounded by a border of floral band. 67.5cm x 52.5cm.

0014: A "SHU DEN" SITTING RUG, TIBET, 1920sEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

2 TINDER POUCHES, TIBET: A lot of 2 similar tinder pouches, Tibet, 19th/20th Century. Both are made of silver with turquoise cabochons. One has the original leather strap and the other strap has been replaced with a fabric

0015: 2 TINDER POUCHES, TIBETEst. $500-$600Lot Passed

A GYALING TRUMPET, TIBET: A Gyaling trumpet, Tibet, 20th Century. A traditional Tibetan trumpet used for rituals and religious purposes. With coral cabochons and copper with silver ornamentations. With some traces of gilt.

0016: A GYALING TRUMPET, TIBETEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

AN ARCHAIC BRONZE RITUAL BELL "DRILBU", TIBET: ARCHAIC LOOKING DRILBU or "GHANTA", Tibet, 19th Century or possibly earlier. The "Drilbu" or the "Ghanta" in sanskrit, is a ritual handbell symbolic of wisdom. Dorje is Tibetan for indestructible

0017: AN ARCHAIC BRONZE RITUAL BELL "DRILBU", TIBETEst. $700-$900Lot Passed

A SILVER CUP WITH COPPER COVER, TIBET, 1800s: A traditional Tibetan Silver cup with a copper cover. The cup is used for offering tea or wine to the alter. The cup is finely decorated with detailed floral patterns. Both the cup and the cover has

0018: A SILVER CUP WITH COPPER COVER, TIBET, 1800sEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

A GILT BRONZE DORJE WITH STAND: A GILT BRONZE DORJE WITH STAND.Dorje or Vajra in Sanskrit is a symbolic Buddhist ritual instrument. The name Dorje in Tibetan is synonymous to diamond or thunderbolt. In Buddhism, the Vajra is the

0019: A GILT BRONZE DORJE WITH STANDEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

GHAU DAWANG, TIBET, 19TH CENTURY: A copper "Ghau", Tibet, 19th century. A ghau is a traditional Tibetan portable shrine or amulet filled with statues and images of Buddhas, sacred objects and scriptures and holy relics. 14cm x 12.5cm.

0020: GHAU DAWANG, TIBET, 19TH CENTURYEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

0021: GHAU DAWANG, TIBET, 19TH CENTURYEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

A HIMACHALI DRUM, NORTHERN INDIA, 1800s: A DISTINCT HIMACHALI DRUM, Himachal Pradesh, India, 19th Century. With rich patina. 35cm x 46cm(dia.)

0022: A HIMACHALI DRUM, NORTHERN INDIA, 1800sEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

A LARGE CHUNK OF TIBETAN TURQUOISE, 753 GRAMS: A LARGE CHUNK OF TIBETAN TURQUOISE, 20th Century. Turquoise is one of the most used stones in Tibet. Tibetans believe turquoise to have healing characters and have used turquoise for thousands of

0023: A LARGE CHUNK OF TIBETAN TURQUOISE, 753 GRAMSEst. $1,200-$1,400Lot Passed

A SILVER INLAID STEM BOWL, TIBET, 1800s: A SILVER INLAID STEM BOWL, Tibet, 19th Century. 11.75cm x 7.5cm.

0024: A SILVER INLAID STEM BOWL, TIBET, 1800sEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

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